This is why you should never flush wet wipes down the toilet

Face wipes polluting our oceans and dramatically adding to our landfill is bad, no question about it. Even when labelled as 'flushable', this just means the wipes will make it past your pipes without a clogging issue, but they still end up swimming alongside the fishes. So if you love turtles, dolphins, whales and all creatures of the big blue, do not do this.

However, wearing your makeup to bed is also not great for your skin. And if you're a lazy sod who will sleep in foundation and mascara unless provided with a no-rinse, one-step solution, you may have found yourself in a moral dilemma.

The solution? Biodegradable, eco-friendly wipes. Made from decomposable materials, they're both convenient and environmentally conscious.

Here are 7 that will clean your skin and clean up your act. But please, for the love of earth, put them in the bin once used, not in your loo.

Abyssinian Oil Sustainable Beauty Wipes, £5.99,

Not just biodegradable, but compostable, these hydrating face wipes are also made from 100 per cent natural ingredients.

The Ultimate Make Up Remover Wipes, £15,

The first 100 per cent eco-friendly wipes to hit the market and one of the best. They're infused with pure coconut oil to gentle remove makeup without stripping the skin.

Cucumbers Soothing Hypoallergenic Face Wipes, £3.99,

These ones actually smell like cucumbers! Yes to fresh skin and fresh smells.

Clean and Pure Cleansing Cloths, £28,

If you like your wipes a little luxe, these cloths feel, look and smell heavenly. And of course, they're biodegradable.

Makeup Remover Biodegradable Wipes, £7.50,

Great ones for sensitive skin, with soothing cornflour to take away discomfort.

Makeup Removing Wipes, £32,

These individually packaged wipes won't dry out on you and are made from bamboo fibres.

Sensitive Facial Cleansing Towelettes, £6.49,

Sensitive skin need not fear with these fragrance-free face wipes.

Bear Naked Wipes, £25,

This baby pink packet gets a big thumbs up for being environmentally friendly and wipe size. Big enough to take off a full face and then some.